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Just as important, Leakey persuaded international donors to pour money into Kenya. The World Bank has promised that if the $155 million aid package to develop tourism and protect vital areas produces good results, a similar amount will follow. Leakey believes that the wildlife service can be well managed and attract financing without his leadership -- but not yet. When the plane crashed in June, many of his deputies were out of Kenya, and Leakey was afraid the conservation project would go awry if he left for England...
...Residents can get a more controlled tourism, yet with an enhanced yield," Levie said, arguing that even if the number of tourists remained the same, the city could reap more tax money from their economic spinoff with careful planning...
...Controlled tourism" seemed the paramount concern for some councillors and residents at the meeting, and the emphasis was on the control...
Simple pride was another factor that, in addition to the economic factors, appeared to help tourism promoters conquer the fears of some city residents...
...mayor said tourism needn't be tacky or intrusive, but should be thought of as including people who travel to the city for business or to attend scientific and academic conferences. He said the present resources for welcoming visitors to the city are sorely lacking...